deception
Example Sentences
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The idea is to get people meeting in person as quickly as possible because online dating has become a minefield littered with deception and frauds.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Walsh treats well-documented, widely accessible historical facts as if they were buried state secrets, weaponizing the baseline historical illiteracy of his audience to construct a narrative of deception.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Olivia Beech, America’s youngest female sommelier, tragically lost her sense of taste during COVID, but relied on her sharp sense of smell until she was fired for her deception.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
As one 2024 study found, AI is lowering the cost of deception while increasing its precision.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
Doublethink lies at the very heart of Ingsoc, since the essential act of the Party is to use conscious deception while retaining the firmness of purpose that goes with complete honesty.
From "1984" by George Orwell
Vocabulary lists containing deception
A Web of Lies
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"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from all 4 Acts
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Smoke and Mirrors: The Lingo of Illusion and Deception
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